Domke inserts discontinued?

[ChrisPlatt]

One of the selling points of Domke's line of camera bags
is that they're customizable through their accessory inserts.

Now most are unavailable through online retailers I've checked.
I can't find them on the website of their US distributor Tiffen either.

Does anyone know if Domke has discontinued their inserts?

Chris

 

[peter_n]

It doesn't look like it at B&H in NYC; they have 40% of their list of 23 items in stock. They even list the red inserts for the V1 video bag.

 

[ChrisPlatt]

Of 23 listed I count only 9 in stock.
The rest say back-ordered or special order.
All seem to be for the F2, J-series or satchels.

Chris

 

[peter_n]

Yes. The status of back-ordered or special order indicates that the item is not discontinued. Adorama and B&H cannot be expected to hold items that don't sell indefinitely. It happens with stuff that sells well too; I had to wait 7 months last year after ordering an FLM ballhead, and right now I'm months into waiting for an Arca-Swiss geared head from B&H.

 

[ChrisPlatt]

Though not listed on their website Tiffen claims they are not discontinued.
Their Domke listings are so sparse they referred me to B&H.

Chris

 

[peter_n]

Tiffen have ruined the Domke brand. They just don't seem to care. The so-called "RuggedWear" bags are disastrous; very stiff because of the treatment (oil & wax) and the stuff gets on your clothes and leaks into the bag. They are great bags in use so if you're going to buy one get a regular bag and a product called Nikwax TX.Direct.

TX.Direct was made to waterproof natural fabric tents. It smells for a few hours after application, then the smell completely disappears. Spray a regular fabric Domke bag and then next day spray it again. After a few hours the smell goes away and the bag will be waterproof, and the fabric will be nice and soft so it's comfortable to carry.